unite4:humanity awards
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Awarded forPhilanthropic efforts
CountryUnited States
Presented byunite4:good and Variety
First awarded2014
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unite4:humanity is an annual award ceremony and gala that takes place during the Thursday before the Academy Awards. First held in 2014, the unite4:humanity gala celebrates humanitarian efforts and philanthropists throughout the world, giving awards in several different fields.[1]

unite4:good

unite4:humanity was the launching pad for businessman and philanthropist Anthony Melikhov, who founded the international non-profit organization unite4:good foundation following the first event's success.[2] unite4:good is a movement developed to, "inspire and empower positive, global change through acts of kindness."[3]

unite4:humanity 2014

The first unite4:humanity gala was held on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Sony Pictures Studios, in Los Angeles, California. The event was immediately well received by the public as a successful fundraiser and awards ceremony. Executive produced by Melikhov, Unite4:Humanity was created to demonstrate, "commitment to a mission of promoting positivity, inspiring charitable engagement and empowering acts of kindness and service."[1][4] Comedian Andy Samberg was master of ceremonies and numerous celebrities in the fields of entertainment, business, and politics attended.[5][6][7] Some notable guests at the event include:

Former President Bill Clinton was the recipient of the Unity Recognition Award and the keynote speaker for the event. The former president delivered a speech about working together to make change and earned several standing ovations throughout the night. He was also seen taking "selfies" with numerous celebrities including star of HBO Comedy VEEP, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.[9]

unite4:humanity 2015

The second unite4:humanity awards took place February 19, 2015, hosted by Variety and the united4:good foundation. The mentioned guests at this year's event were:[10]

Awards received
Recipient Award Main organization of work
Halle Berry Creative Conscience Award Jenesee Center
Lauren and Aaron Paul unite2gether Award Kind Campaign
P!nk Music Visionary Award No Kid Hungry (Jeff Bridges also supports)
Josh Hutcherson Young Humanitarian Award Straight But Not Narrow
Christina Applegate Saint Vintage Love Cures Award Right Action for Women
Ewan McGregor International Humanitarian Award UNICEF UK
Amy Poehler[11] Unity Award
Zendaya[11] Young Luminary Award

unite4:humanity 2016

The 3rd Annual Unite4:Humanity Event, hosted by unite4:good foundation and Variety, took place February 25, 2016, held at the Montage in Beverly Hills, CA.[12] This year guests were Morgan Freeman, Olivia Wilde, Matthew McConaughey, Gina Rodriguez, Wilmer Valderrama, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller.[13]

Funds raised through the event will benefit the DoMore4:Good organization, which creates positive programs with volunteer opportunities that are supported and sustained by local communities.

The first award were given by unite4:good founder, Anthony Melikhov, to Hilarity for Charity founders, Rogen and Miller, for their work in raising awareness and funds for those suffering from Alzheimer's and their families.

Actor and comedian Adam Pally of “Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project” was the host of the affair.[14]

Awards received
Recipient Award Main organization of work
Gina Rodriguez[15] Young Humanitarian We Will Foundation
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller[16] Unite2gether award Hilarity for Charity
Morgan Freeman[17] Karma Award Tallahatchie River Foundation
Matthew McConaughey[18] Creative Conscience Award Just keep livin Foundation
Olivia Wilde[19] Unite4Children Award Save the Children
Ann Gloag[18] Global Philanthropy Award The Freedom From Fistula Foundation
Liz Hausle [18] Women Empowerment Award
Dorian Murray [14] Saint Vintage Love Cures Award
David Meltzer[20] Sports Humanitarian Award Crescent Moon Foundation

Anthony Melikhov

Anthony Melikhov is an entrepreneur, global philanthropist, and the founder of unite4:good LLC. [21] [22]

References

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  11. ^ a b Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2015-02-19). "Hollywood Stars Unite for Charity at Variety's Pre-Oscar Gala". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
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  13. ^ Bryant, Jacob (2016-02-18). "Variety to Honor Matthew McConaughey, Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Others at Unite4:Humanity Event". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  14. ^ a b Olivier, Ellen (2016-02-29). "Unite4:Humanity gala celebrates Matthew McConaughey, Gina Rodriguez, Seth Rogen and others". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  15. ^ Chagollan, Steve (2016-02-25). "Gina Rodriguez Aims to Empower Young Women Through the Arts". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  16. ^ Feldman, Dana (2016-02-25). "Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller's Hilarity for Charity Battles Against Alzheimer's". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  17. ^ "Morgan Freeman Says Philanthropic Work Isn't Charity: 'This Is What I Have to Do'". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. 27 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-05-15. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  18. ^ a b c Saval, Malina (2016-02-26). "Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, Others Honored at Variety's Unite4:Humanity Benefit". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  19. ^ Saval, Malina (2016-02-25). "Olivia Wilde Champions Kids With Work With Save the Children". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  20. ^ Saval, Malina (2016-02-26). "Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, Others Honored at Variety's Unite4:Humanity Benefit". Variety. Archived from the original on 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  21. ^ https://u4g.com/good-news/169/anthony- Archived 2016-08-21 at the Wayback Machine melikhov-the- man-behind- the-vision
  22. ^ "Unite4:good - About Antony Melikhov". Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
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